Climate change is having considerable impacts on the environment and society of the United States. This includes implications for agriculture, the economy (especially the affordability and availability of insurance), human health, and indigenous peoples, and it is seen as a national security threat. [14] .

Jan 17, 2025 · Presents information, charts and graphs showing measured climate changes across 57 indicators related to greenhouse gases, weather and climate, oceans, snow and ice, heath and society, and ecosystems.

2 days ago · The United States continues to meet its stated climate goals. The U.S. government is engaged in multiple sectors, including electricity, transportation, buildings, industry, and agriculture, forestry and land use to meet this ambitious target. For more, see the White House’s domestic long-term strategy to reach these goals.

Nov 14, 2023 · A new national report finds that the impacts of weather extremes — exacerbated by climate change — are far-reaching across every region of the United States. However, the report also finds that rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating adaptation can limit further warming and protect lives and property from many climate risks.

Feb 5, 2024 · Extreme forest fires, warmer temperatures and prolonged droughts are just some of the ways climate change has impacted the United States. Scientists agree that burning fossil...

Jan 22, 2025 · Climate change is happening. Global average temperature has increased about 1.7°F from 1970 to 2023. 1 Changes of one or two degrees in the average temperature of the planet can cause potentially dangerous shifts in climate and weather.

Jan 16, 2025 · Comprehensive information from U.S. EPA on issues of climate change, global warming, including climate change science, greenhouse gas emissions data, frequently asked questions, climate change impacts and adaptation, what EPA is doing, and what you can do.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.

Nov 14, 2023 · Climate change causes tens of billions of dollars in economic damage in the United States every year, according to a new assessment. Many survivors of climate-driven disasters, including...

Sep 26, 2024 · Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, which is the international policy framework governing action on climate change, the United States has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 (PDF).